In the US we frequently see a cartoon of a little boy urinating on something in the back window of a truck. Thought is might sound a bit strange. This kind of behavior can lead to death in a utility substation. A metal thief was seriously injured during an electrical substation explosion.   An accomplice indicated [...]

A NZ farmer checking on his stock was electrocuted due to a downed power line.  The live wire had fallen from a nearby power pole which had caught fire at the top dropping the insulators and line near to the ground.    The man’s wife was also seriously burned when she attempted to get to him. Click [...]

Another grocery store arc flash. This is very sad and the lack of understanding is even worse.  It was a definitely arc flash but also a possible shock.  So many don’t realize the energy in 480V electrical systems in just about EVERY electrical room.  Grocery stores, malls etc. http://www.theday.com/article/20111208/NWS04/111209555/1047/nws

As copper increases in value, so does copper theft.  Copper is typically stolen from vacant or abandoned homes or work sites, but in rural areas it is typically stolen from utility companies.   Thieves who break into electrical sub-stations risk their lives as they venture near high voltage and could cause a power surge to customers [...]

A 14 year-old boy was fatally shocked when he apparently touched electrical wires while hiding behind a clothes dryer and wall during  game of Hide and Seek. First responers perfomed life supprt and transported him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.  An investigation is underway due to the accidental electrocution. Click here to [...]

A teenager from Muncie was electrocuted when a camper behind his home became charged after an electrical wire was run from the house to the camper.  The teen was electrocuted when he stepped from the wet ground to the metal camper step. Click here to read more about Indiana fatality

Two teenage workers detasseling corn were electrocuted when they came into contact with the irrigation system.  Both victims were 14 year old females.  Two other nearby workers were shocked.  One was airlifted from the scene and the other was treated at the hospital. Click here to read more about the electrocutions in Iowa

The 20-year-old man was electrocuted when the bucket he was using to paint a barn came into contact with an overhead electrical wire. He was flown to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. An investigation  of the incident is pending. Click here to read more about Illinois electrocution

A  70-year old man from Kansas was electrocuted while working on a water line under his porch.  His wrench touched an old insulator on an electric line and the shock was fatal.  The man’s 12 year old son felt a minor shock but did not require treatment. Click here to read about Kansas electrocution

Based on statistics from the Energy Commission in Malaysia, it was determined that students were involved  405 electrical accidents or 23% of Malaysian electrical accidents that occurred between 2005 and 2010. Click here to read more about Student Electrical Accidents